Joe On K-State Sports

K-State defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah became the first Wildcat selected in the first round of the NFL draft since quarterback Josh Freeman in 2009. This pick appears to be a perfect fit for everyone involved, as the Chiefs needed a defensive end to replace Frank Clark, and Anudike-Uzomah gets to play for his hometown team. I have always been impressed with Anudike-Uzomah’s motor and believe he has the size and strength that translates well to the NFL. How successful of…

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Today as I drove by the venue of the NFL draft that begins tomorrow night, I wondered just how many K-State players will hear their names called over the loudspeakers at Union Station in Kansas City this weekend. According to most mock drafts, defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah, cornerback Julius Brents, and running back Deuce Vaughn are the most likely Wildcats drafted. (On a side note, am I the only one that gets a headache perusing mock drafts online? I cannot…

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What is a “TWIKS Note?” It’s a play off of the old “This Week In Baseball “TWIB Notes.” This Week In K-State news. Here we go…. JM: Castillo became K-State’s first commitment of the 2024 basketball recruiting class. He is a five-star combo guard ranked as the number 20 overall player in the country according to 247Sports. Think Jerome Tang is happy with just one five-star player? Think again…. JM: Who is Cooper Flagg? He’s a five-star class of 2025…

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Former University of Kansas basketball player Billy Preston appeared on an ESPN 30 for 30 podcast this week talking about his recruitment and the NCAA investigation into the Kansas basketball program. The biggest news to come out of the podcast is that Preston and his mother admitted that the basketball staff at Kansas, including head coach Bill Self and assistant coach Kurtis Townsend, not only knew about the payments that players such as Preston received from Adidas, but instigated the…

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